Fire district obtains traffic safety grant
The South Monterey County Fire Protection District (SOMOCO) and the City of Soledad Fire Department partnered for a regional traffic safety grant and were awarded $70,000 for the purchase of electric powered extrication equipment with funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Job well done
Soledad High School NJROTC earned a Bravo Zulu ribbon during the annual inspection by Area Manager Capt. Daniel Wenceslao on Jan. 17.
Hartnell hires new dean for South County
Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.
Math Academy a success in Soledad
Twenty Soledad High School math students gave up hours and hours of spring break time to stay indoors and participate in the first-ever Math Academy at the school.
Dedication set for new windmill
King City in Bloom will host a dedication ceremony next Wednesday for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park.
Feedback sought on police services
A new police survey was sent out to residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City on Aug. 21 as part of the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations grant.
Youth get second chance with Road to Success
Sun Street Centers’ Road to Success program is offering a chance for youth in South County to make the shift to positive behaviors after having a setback.
Soledad named 27th Safest City in California
Soledad has been named the 27th Safest City in California by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.
Man shot and killed on Vosti Avenue
A victim of a shooting in the area of Vosti Avenue and Fifth Street in Soledad died Saturday, March 3, at 8:32 a.m., according to the Soledad Police Department.
Harvest celebration
Hahn Family Wines welcomed wine club members, family and friends to its Annual Harvest Celebration on Oct. 13.